Nanakuli Beach Park

Da besssss beach around, whole fam loves it. Not a lot of townies or tourists cos west side is the best side.

Really nice beach and great place to watch the sunset. Very clean and water is nice with sandy bottom. Good wave but shore break. Big barrels!

This beach and park is so nice to visit with kids and family. They have ample field space for sports teams. The beach is perfect too. They have soft, pillowy sand, warm, clear water, and the best vibe. It has been here since the 1950s or 60s when my Grandpa was stationed here in the US Navy. My aunt talks about growing up here and the elementary and middle school trips to the beach after lunchtime. Those were the days.They had a sports festival going on when we were there. About 40 youth sport teams. Cool to see community using the beach and park for a great cause, kids and families.

Beautiful small secluded beach. Nanakuli beach is also known as Kalaniana'ole Beach Park. There are fewer tourists on this side of the island so Nanakuli beach was nearly empty. There were some people playing in the sand and others setting up for what looked to be a party, but that was it. I believe it is more crowded with locals on the weekend. Parking and bathrooms are available. The bathrooms are very dirty, but it is a public beach so we did not expect much. Picnic tables, playground, baseball field, and basketball courts are also here though we did not use them. People do swim and snorkel here, however, dangerous rocks and caves are located nearby so keep that in mind. Overall, we enjoyed our visit here and recommend this park to others!

This review is solely for the Mermaid Cave at the beach.Mermaid Caves is beautiful, yet pretty dangerous since the waves are strong and there are rocks everywhere. Getting to the hole to drop down into the cave is extremely rocky, so I recommend wearing shoes, not sandals. When I went, there was no step ladder, so I do NOT recommend going alone cuz it's extremely hard to climb up by yourself since there isn't really any footing. I've seen really nice pictures of people relaxing in the waters where the light shines through the openings from the top, but whoa, it was like an uncontrollable wave pool in there, so please, please, please, be careful. Other than that, Mermaid Caves is truly a beautiful spot for pictures!

Very cool with a lot of unique spots! It could use to be a bit cleaner but overall very cool experience I haven't had before!!

Nice beach with bathrooms and showers. Parking gets busy around noon, so come early. You can also explore nearby caves and tide pools (just make sure to wear athletic shoes)

This was one of my favorite beaches on Oahu for a couple reasons:- mermaid caves- great sunny weather (if the island is raining, this is your best shot at sun)- local vibe (all the tourists get stuck at the Disney compound down the road)- mermaid cavesThe caves are great fun. Just use caution, you could get banged up pretty easily in there if you're not careful. You should also have some moderate climbing ability to get down in and climb back out.

This beach was pretty nice, but we really came here to check out the mermaid caves!Just make sure you check the high/low tide before you come if you're planning on going to the caves because you won't be able to get in if it's high tide. Caves can be found on the left side of the beach. You will reach this rocky area and one of the holes in the ground will lead you to the cave. When I went, there was a big branch that was propped up to help you climb into and out of the caves. The waves were a bit high and getting rougher when I went so I couldn't stay for too long. Still a great place, glad I got a chance to see it.

2022-04-03. The west shore of Oahu is home to many residents and workers of downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, but it's also home to Nanakuli Beach Park. The park is home to fine sand beaches to the north and the Mermaid's Caves to the south.We spent the day there today with many of the local residents enjoying BBQ's in the park, wake boarding in the ocean and tanning on the beach.Parking is very limited with about 40 or so spots. There is an unpaved overflow area that will house about another 20 vehicles. And street parking (not sure if it's legal street parking) that will house probably 100 vehicles or so. Is you do venture off to the south to visit the Mermaid's Caves, be sure to wear something a little sturdier than flip flops as the terrain is jagged rock. The Caves are located underneath these rocks and is access at your own risk. As you head south, you will come across many holes that give you a view into the caves. I would not advise that you go down any of the larger holes as you will need to climb back out of them. and many do not have footholds. As you head further south, stick to the ocean side and you'll come across a mini inlet about what get wide. The is the entrance to the grotto.If you're adventurous enough to go in, you can Jump into the water (about a 10 foot drop). CAUTION: Water levels vary based on time of day and time of year. This is the ocean, there is always risk of getting pulled out with the tide!Not to scare you, but please use your better judgement and make good choices. Always go during low tide, and enter the water web green is calmer (after tide washes out).Now, if you're not into Jumping off rocks, you can go around and slip into the water at the mouth of the grotto and swim in. Just keep an eye out behind you for waves coming in. There are spots in the grotto where you can stand until the wave washes out again. When you get to the end of the grotto, there will be a small pebble beach area where you can enjoy the view of the grotto and get some great shots! To get out, there is a hole that you can climb out of, or you can swim back to the mouth of the grotto, and climb out there.If you're not into getting wet at all, or if you have younger ones with you, you can enter the grotto by the hole that is at the southeast of the the holes.Check out my pics, as no review can do this venue justice!Spacial thanks and shout out to Hannah for spending part of her day with us, and showing us all the ins and outs of the grotto! Mahalo! Aloha makou ia oe!If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... Bon Appétit!